As Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia in hospital for nearly three weeks, talk of the 88-year-old pontiff's death or ...

Pope Francis, who suffered two respiratory crises on Monday as he battles double pneumonia, has stabilised and no longer ...

Pope Francis was breathing without a mask on Tuesday after suffering two bouts of acute respiratory failure, the Vatican said ...

Recovery for the 88-year-old Holy Father “will certainly not be imminent,” Vatican officials cautioned, indicating a ...

Pope Francis has not been seen in public since entering the hospital, his longest absence from view since his papacy started in March 2013.

The 88-year-old, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, experienced two acute respiratory crises on Monday.

The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.

On Wednesday, the Vatican said Pope Francis “had a tranquil night, woke up and had breakfast,” saying he was in good spirits.

The Vatican said that the pontiff had pneumonia in both lungs and that he “continued to present a complex picture.” ...

Pope Francis has the onset of double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Tuesday, complicating treatment for the 88-year pontiff and indicating a further deterioration in his fragile health.

Pope Francis has developed bilateral pneumonia, the Vatican announced Tuesday, marking the latest health setback for the ...

The 88-year-old pontiff is in good spirits and is grateful for the prayers for his recovery, the Vatican said.